Hofstra University Men's Basketball

Past. Present. Future. That is what defines Speedy Claxton and his relationship with the Hofstra men's basketball program.  During his spectacular playing career,

Antwon Portley is in his fifth season on the Hofstra men’s basketball staff in 2025-26. He served as the program’s video coordinator for the first three seasons

Drew Metz is in his first year as an assistant coach with the Hofstra men’s basketball program in 2025-26, bringing a strong track record of success at the collegiate,

Evan Malings is in his 21st year as Hofstra’s head athletic trainer in 2022-23, coordinating all aspects of the medical care of Hofstra student-athletes. Malings

Justin Bentivegna returned to Hofstra in August 2025 for his second stint on the Pride staff, this time as associate director of athletics for sports performance.

Kevin Coyle joined Hofstra University in 2025 as special assistant to men’s and women’s basketball, bringing extensive Division I and II coaching, video, and player

Lee Gerstman is in his first year as the coordinator of video and player development for men’s and women’s basketball at Hofstra University. A Hofstra graduate

Mike DePaoli is in his fifth year on the Hofstra men's basketball staff and his first as associate head coach. He spent the first four years as an assistant coach.

Rachel Peel-Macandrew serves as the senior associate director of athletics for student-athlete success. She has worked at Hofstra since 2003, first serving as an

Shane Doyle joined the Hofstra men’s basketball staff as the coordinator of video and player development in July 2024 and is in his second season.  Prior to joining